Paramedic

To be a
good paramedic you need to have…

excellent
interpersonal skills for dealing with patients, their friends and family,
and members of the public

initiative
and decision-making capability in pressured situations

a
calm and reassuring approach

good
general fitness to cope with lifting patients and equipment

resilience
in the face of strong emotions

excellent
driving skills – most NHS ambulance trusts will require you to be able to
drive an ambulance under emergency conditions

If
you’re thinking of a career as a paramedic…

You must be registered
with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). In order to register
you’ll need to complete an HCPC-approved paramedic science qualification. There
are a few ways to do this:

complete
a university course at diploma, foundation degree or degree level (this is
the main recommended route)

apply
for a position within an ambulance trust as a student paramedic and study
while working

apply
for a degree standard apprenticeship in paramedic science with an
ambulance service trust